Freakonomics

Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

12 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2007–2021.

1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 6 recommendations
• Ask YC: favorite books 2007 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are the must-read books about economics/finance? 2016 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books? I'm bored 2014 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Best books you read in 2012 2012 · 1 recommendation